Littering
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-250 — a fine of up to $500, and half again in a state park
No one may throw, scatter, spill or leave litter on public property, public land, someone else's private property, or the state's waters, except at a designated disposal site or in a litter receptacle where the wind cannot carry it off.
Who handles this in Connecticut: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Connecticut directory.
| Where | Penalty |
|---|---|
| WhereAnywhere covered | PenaltyA fine of up to $500 |
| WherePublic land: a state park, state forest, municipal park or other public recreation land | PenaltyThe fine plus a surcharge of fifty per cent of it |
Litter thrown, blown or spilled from a vehicle is presumed to be the operator's offense. A town can add its own administrative penalty when the litter includes furniture or other listed items. Whether a particular charge fits is a question for a licensed Connecticut attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-250 — Littering or dumping prohibited. Orders. Procedures. Penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Connecticut attorney.